Corp Manager - Instructional Design

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

Medical plan

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Corp Manager - Instructional Design at Coca‑Cola UNITED leads a team of Instructional Designers and drives enterprise learning initiatives. You will plan projects, assign resources, and ensure on‑time delivery while partnering with SMEs and business leaders.

You will champion modern learning approaches, including mobile and microlearning, and oversee quality assurance, translation, and compliance across programs.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years related leadership experience.
Experience leading learning design projects and teams.
Proficient in AI tools, including Copilot, for content development.

Responsibilities

Lead the Instructional Design team and manage the project portfolio.
Direct planning, prioritization, and on-time delivery of learning projects.
Ensure quality, compliance, and alignment with business goals.
Drive AI-assisted content creation and standards for accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

AI tools (Copilot)

Instructional design

Stakeholder communication

Team development

Content development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SharePoint

LMS

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corp Manager - Instructional Design

Date: Sep 16, 2026

Location: Birmingham, AL, US, 35212 Harahan, LA, US, 70123 North Metro, GA, US, 30350

Division: Corporate

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED?

About us:

Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability
Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
Two weeks paid vacation within first year
Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
Dental, vision, flex spending
Employee Assistance Program
Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Paid holiday & sick time
401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
Competitive Compensation
Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition – ask your Recruiter for details

Job Description

The Corp Manager - Instructional Design leads the team, project portfolio, and content development that drive business results across the enterprise. This position manages a staff of Instructional Designers and is accountable for the planning, prioritization, and on-time delivery of learning design projects. Partnering with subject matter experts, instructors, and business leaders. The role translates business needs into effective learning solutions and leads the responsible adoption of AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to accelerate content development while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and quality. This position works under the direction of the Director of Learning and Organizational Development.

What your day will look like:

Carries out manager responsibilities in accordance with UNITED policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training associates
Plans, assigns, and directs work for a staff of Instructional Designers and conducts performance evaluations, coaching, and development planning for direct reports
Builds team capability through ongoing feedback, individual development plans, and succession readiness
Manages the learning design project portfolio—intake, prioritization, scope, timelines, resources, milestones, and on-time delivery—and keeps stakeholders informed through status reporting
Oversees and creates content aligned with short- and long-term business goals, applying tested instructional design theories and methods for instructor-led courses, online modules, and web-based learning aids
Acts as quality assurance for training and content materials and ensures all design is compliant
Helps define instructional, learning, and performance objectives and recommends instructional methods appropriate for content and learner characteristics
Leads the responsible use of AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to accelerate drafting, editing, translation, and assessment writing, and establishes standards and quality reviews for accuracy, compliance, and brand consistency
Partners with subject matter experts, instructors, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to research and develop course materials and take projects from concept to completion
Analyzes and re-designs courses to meet or exceed UNITED standards and support self-paced learning
Designs effective, high-impact learning solutions and applies modern methods such as mobile, personalized, and microlearning
Conducts formative and summative evaluation through end user pilots and supports associates and instructors during implementation
Uploads and maintains content in systems such as SharePoint and the LMS, ensures compliance with learning technology requirements, and updates curriculum to reflect operational and regulatory changes

What you need to succeed:

Minimum age 18 years old
Valid driver's license required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy
Ability to travel up to 10%
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of experience leading learning design projects, programs, or teams required; direct people leadership experience preferred
Microsoft Office Suite experience required; eLearning authoring tool experience preferred
Must be proficient in the use of AI platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Copilot
Demonstrated project management experience managing a portfolio of concurrent projects, timelines, and stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, associates, and vendors and to influence all levels of the organization
Ability to demonstrate analytical, adaptability, customer service, independence, initiative, innovation, interpersonal, objective judgment, planning, organizing, problem solving, project management, and technical skills
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
Ability to read, write and speak English
Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance, safeguard Company assets, and utilize all Company-provided resources and technology

Physical Requirements

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

(X) None = 0% (0 hrs)

(L) Limited = 1% (1 hr)

(O) Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs)

(F) Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs)

(R) Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs)